Definition and Overview

• Digital Security is protecting yourself on the Internet
  • Protecting Identity
    • Do not give out personal information to people you do not know
  • Creating Strong Passwords
    • This protects from people gaining access to your information
  • Virus and Malware Protection
    • Keeps your computer safe from harmful viruses and malware which can be used to steal your sensitive information and disrupt your computer's performance
    • Phishing is a method that people use to access sensitive information like passwords and Credit Card info. (Digital Citizenship)
  • Surge Protectors and other devices to secure your hardware
    • Protects your computer from outside influences that can damage your device (Ribble & Bailey, 2007)
      • Lightning strikes
      • Power surges

Learn More

• Overarching Information on All Forms of Digital Security.
• Additional Wikispace on Digital Security and Safety.
• Watch the video below on Digital Security
  
  

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Resources for Teachers and Kids

• Hacker HighSchool, Security Awareness For Teens
• CyberSafety Games Grades K-12.
• Lesson Plans/Additional Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents.
• Lesson Plans for Digital Citizenship

References